In the textbook and in Richard Marinucci's article it
talks about both discipline and counseling. Discipline is a needed in any
organization, but in one where the lives of you and your co-workers can be on
the line, it seems reasonable that it is far more important. When it comes to counseling,
both texts make an emphasis on understanding. Without understanding why someone
acts a certain way, or why a problem in their personal life is bothering them
the way that it is, it may be impossible to provide any sort of assistance. On the personal side, I agree completely, that understanding your team’s
feelings towards issues, big and small, will help you lead more effectively. On the discipline
side, I agree as well, that there needs to be an understanding by you for why someone might act a certain way, as well as an understanding from them about what happens if
the behavior does not change.
